Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient ...

Travellers, book your Kyoto trip before prices increase!

Caught sight of the news that Kyoto will be raising hotel taxes in 2026? To be exact, for room rates between 20,000 to 50,000 JPY (approx. 174 SGD to 435 SGD) per night, visitors will have to pay ...

Service workers who enhance your hotel experience deserve your gratitude. However, rules for tipping may not be ...

Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a major hike in hotel lodging taxes next year, after locals complained of overtourism in Japan's ancient capital.

Travellers, book your Kyoto trip before prices increase!

For rooms costing between 20,000 and 50,000 yen ($127-317) per night, visitors will now see their tax double to 1,000 yen ($6 ...

Staying in one of Japan’s most popular cities may soon get much more expensive - Kyoto city plans to hike lodging tax for ...

Japan has seen ... Buddhist temples. For rooms in Kyoto priced at 20,000-50,000 yen ($127-317) per night, visitors will see their tax double to 1,000 yen ($6.35) per person per night, under ...

Eetu Rahkola, the entrepreneur behind Uumen Hotels, refers to the accommodations as "micro-rooms," each featuring a door, a small standing area, with an integrated bed and storage space. Bathrooms and ...

Whether a budget-friendly room or five-star resort, hotels and accommodations are among the biggest expenses of any trip, and no one wants to pay more than they have to. Just as timing impacts getting ...